Inventory's up, but buyers aren't biting as June sales slide again
Existing-home sales declined by 2.7% from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Here's what's happening with home prices in your market: Pulse
Sellers and buyers both seem dug in on their price, so we asked: What's happening with home prices in your market, and how are you setting expectations with clients?
by Inman Jul 23
'Uber depressed' home sales prompt stark 'red flare' warning from economist
Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump's tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody's economist Mark Zandi said on X
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 11
Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop
The median sale price hit $399,633 as pending sales fell 3.5% annually. Mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for 'homes for sale' increased, a positive sign for sellers
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9
Are sellers coming off the sidelines? 'It depends': Pulse
As national numbers suggest an end to the lock-in effect, we asked: How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?
by Inman Jul 9
Buyers and sellers face off as inventory and delistings rise
Delistings outpaced inventory growth in June even as price cuts surged, showing that a growing number of sellers are unwilling to compromise when it comes to their selling goals
These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S., and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over Trump administration's tariff policies is weighing on consumer confidence
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 4
Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The 2 laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It's Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Christy Murdock Jun 27
Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May
New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1% year over year in May